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Software Security

Microsoft Edge browser is getting a "Super-Duper Secure Mode" experiment

Bolstering Edge security, if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of performance

By Adrian Potoroaca, August 5, 2021, 7:41 PM

Security The Web

The U.S. wants Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and others to join them in the fight against cybercrime

Homeland Security says it needs to be a "whole-of-nation effort"

By Adrian Potoroaca, August 5, 2021, 3:43 PM 18 comments

Gaming

Amazon's MMO New World is delayed again, release date pushed one more month

Let's hope this will be the last time

By Joao Silva, August 5, 2021, 2:10 PM

Gaming

Sony reportedly revealed its next-generation VR to developers

We should see official pricing and release date early next year

By Cal Jeffrey, August 5, 2021, 1:33 PM

Tech Deals

HP 24" Full HD all-in-one PC starts at $699

Ryzen 5 CPU, Radeon graphics, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB storage

HP Store Deals

The Web

Amazon's ad-supported IMDb TV streaming service finally gets Android and iOS mobile apps

Another free source of movies and television on your mobile device

By Shawn Knight, August 5, 2021, 12:16 PM

Tech Culture

Disney launches its Galactic Starcruiser Hotel next spring with stays starting at $4,809

A two-night Star Wars role-playing adventure 'cruise'

By Cal Jeffrey, August 5, 2021, 11:42 AM 9 comments

Gaming

1990s Amiga classic Zool returns this month

The 'definitely not Sonic' gremlin is making a comeback

By Rob Thubron, August 5, 2021, 10:55 AM

Tech Culture

Elon Musk says Walter Isaacson is writing his biography

Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs was a best seller

By Shawn Knight, August 5, 2021, 10:11 AM

Software Downloads

WhatsApp introduces view once photos and videos

WhatsApp has introduced photos and videos that disappear after they’ve been opened while maintaining end-to-end encryption, available in the latest version of WhatsApp.

By Erik Orejuela, August 5, 2021, 10:07 AM

Blog Industry

TechSpot is hiring news reporters & feature writers

Sharp writing skills + tech enthusiast? Come join the team!

By Julio Franco

Hardware Gaming

Two PS5 dev kits appeared on eBay for a few hours

Was it Sony or eBay who forced them down?

By Rob Thubron, August 5, 2021, 9:32 AM

TechSpot Video Strange But True Tech Facts -- Part 2

Many of the breakthroughs and discoveries made since the advent of the transistor were simply inconceivable a century ago. And yet, we already have a lifetime of achievements to marvel over. This is part 2 of our favorite fun tech facts that you might not have known about...

Gaming Industry

Nintendo is expected to finish 2021 on a high note

Nintendo has lots of content in the pipeline to drive sales this holiday season

By Shawn Knight, August 5, 2021, 8:51 AM

The Web Tech Culture

SpaceX looks to expand Starlink broadband internet with a high-performance, ruggedized dish for vehicles

Newer model should also be good news for Starlink users living in harsh climates

By Humza Aamir, August 5, 2021, 8:16 AM 9 comments

Industry

Amazon to sell returned items as part of waste-reduction plans

The price of "used" goods will be based on their condition

By Rob Thubron, August 5, 2021, 7:41 AM 10 comments

Industry Google

Google fired dozens of employees for data misuse, accessing private user information

According to leaked documents

By Rob Thubron, August 5, 2021, 7:04 AM

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Review: Cheapest Zen 3 CPU Yet

FEATURE By Steven Walton, August 5, 2021, 6:15 AM TechSpot Hardware

The Ryzen 5 5600G is about to hit the retail market as the most affordable part sporting the Zen 3 architecture for $259. Inside the little box you also receive the Wraith Stealth cooler, which is a pretty interesting proposition.